Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C - Photo 1

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp) /Cabriolet 1936 - 1937/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)?

29 l/100 km
8.1 US mpg
9.7 UK mpg
3.4 km/l

How fast is 1936 W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)?

170 km/h | 106 mph

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet 1936 540 K (180 Hp)?

180 Hp, 431 Nm
318 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet 1936 540 K (180 Hp)?

5.4 l
5401 cm³
329.59 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K (180 Hp)?

8, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C Cabriolet 1936 540 K (180 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet?

5250 mm
206.69 in.

What is the width of 1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet?

1880 mm
74.02 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)?

2500 kg
5512 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)?

2850 kg
6283 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1936 Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W29

Generation

W29 Cabriolet C

Modification (Engine)

540 K (180 Hp)

Start of production

1936

End of production

1937

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

29 l/100 km 8.1 US mpg
9.7 UK mpg
3.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.9 kg/Hp, 72 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 172.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

180 Hp @ 3400 rpm.

Power per litre

33.3 Hp/l

Torque

431 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 318 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 24 II

Engine displacement

5401 cm³ 329.59 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88 mm 3.46 in.

Piston Stroke

111 mm 4.37 in.

Compression ratio

6.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Supercharger

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2500 kg 5512 lbs.

Max. weight

2850 kg 6283 lbs.

Max load

350 kg 772 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

110 l 29.06 US gal | 24.2 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5250 mm 206.69 in.

Width

1880 mm 74.02 in.

Height

1635 mm 64.37 in.

Wheelbase

3290 mm 129.53 in.

Front track

1535 mm 60.43 in.

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm 60.91 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

190 mm 7.48 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m 41.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Wheel rim size

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W29 Cabriolet C 540 K (180 Hp) /1936, 1937/